Nancy LPT for now

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  1. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try NCLEX

  2. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats Melinurse:yeah:I just know how wonderful you're feeling right now:p Such a relief!!! Cheers Melinurse

  3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks guys for all the well

  4. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED!!!!!! I am so excited!!!!!I'm crying!!!!! I am a RN. Nancy RN. And it feels good!!This site really helped so much:up: If I wasn't doing Kaplan, I was on here, sometimes too much, but the info...

  5. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Long wait in Cali for results.....it's killing me! Stuff to look up s/s : Kawasaki's disease, Systemic Scleraderma,Gout, Herpes 1 and 2, Fifths disease, Meningitis. Good luck Melinurse and to all...

  6. Nclex 3500

    Nancy LPT for now replied to Melinurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Melinurse, I should get my I PASSED results tomorrow, so i'll let you know, because I was like you, I got some good scores, but always lacked in the SATA, and then I get approx 25 on the exam...my...

  7. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Laxis is ototoxic also and

  8. August2008Support Group!!!

    Nancy LPT for now replied to Husky_Lover_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Melinurse, the dosage calc qone seems to be getting, includ me ( i've heard from approx 8 classmates, as well from others on this site who walked before us) is the mcg/kg/min and they want the ans...

  9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A few more random facts:p NG tubes definite is x-ray, then ph. Gastric usually less then 4 Check residual, hold if more than 100ml. Instill 15-30cc before and after meds and feedings. Intermittent...

  10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, took the NCLEX RN today, it's a doozie! I had 20-25 SATA's, a couple of delegation, quite a few prioritizing and mayb 6 infection control. 1 peds, 1 calculation (similiar to whats mentioned...

  11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Slept for 6 hrs. I'm ready to prove to the world that I studied my butt off in NS and for the last 5 weeks doing Kaplan and NCLEX 3500. Google NCLEX 3500, it's free and it's awesome, lots of questions...

  12. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Today's test date...and I can't sleep. Disorders of anterior pituitary gland: Growth hormone excess: Gigantism in children Acromegaly in adults Definitive test for acromegaly is the oral glucose...

  13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hypernatremia S/S : SALT Skin flushed Agitation Low grade temp Thirsty TX: Hypotonic sol, foods high in K+ and restrict

  14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    3 more days till exam....YIKES!! Myasthenia Gravis (ACH deficiency) S/S: Muscle weakness improves w/rest Ptosis Diplopia Dx: Tensilon Test: If you give it and pt improves, pt has MG. If they don't...

  15. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A dehydrated pt needs hypotonic sol. Yawning could be an early indicator of hypoxia. Percodan is contraindicated in hemophilia pt (contains ASA), give percocet instead. Standard Precautions: Herpes...

  16. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Autonomic dysreflexia is characterized by severe HTN, bradycardia, severe H/A, nasal stuffiness and flushing. The cause is most often a distended bladder or constipation. Intervention: Increase HOB,...

  17. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The difference between HHNK and DKA, is in HHNK it only occurs in Type 2 diabetes and theres no ketones or

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks GrouchybutHappy for your sharing about the SATAs, ive been doing Kaplan and Saunders, and I do extremely bad on those questions, i'm averaging a 67% overall, but those questions KILL me!...

  19. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I meant Melinurse and my day is the 7th. Reassuring news, 12 of my class mates took it last week and all passed. Some thought it was easy, others said the opposite of that. All had 10-30 SATA's,...

  20. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Working off of Mellinurse's facts: Rinnes Test: bone and air conduction;1st touch mastoid bone then move tuning fork thru the air and put in front of ear. WeBers Test:B is for Bone only.Place tuning...

  21. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck GBHappy. You'll know enough to pass, i'm saying a prayer for

  22. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some med facts: Tegretol interferes with oral contraceptives effectiveness. Cisplatin (Platinol-AQ) is ototoxic. Can take Elavil at HS ( has a sedative effect). Inderol may mask the s/s of...

  23. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Code of Ethics is goverened by the ANA RombergTest assesses balance. Normal findings is a Negative Romberg and an abnormal finding is a Positive Romberg(balance can't be maintained) Venturi mask...

  24. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Flail chest- affected side goes down with inspiration and up during expiration. Caused by fx of multiple ribs. Monitor for shock, give O2, pain meds, TCDB(turn, cough, deep breath) DI: (ADH decreased)...

  25. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Nancy LPT for now replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Fifth disease (Slapped face): Pregnant and the immunocompromised should not care for these pts. Thanks Gator:wink2: Swan-Ganz catheter: It is used to determine left ventricular function by measuring...